This is a work in progress, as is all of Life. As I continue on my journey in the world of blogging and writing, I also continue to learn about myself and how I feel about things, in more ways than I ever imagined. This is a judge free zone. I analyze and "think" and process things as they come to me. I just want to share what has helped me along this journey of my life, and hope that there is something that I have endured that may spark a revelation in you, too. I'm honored that you are here.

Personal Note

My most valued possession is my family. Even if you are living in a box somewhere, and you have the love and support of your family, you will always be wealthy. Love really is all you need. From love, great things will emerge. From your thoughts, you can create greatness.

This is what I need to remind myself of everyday to be the best person that I can be. Live your life with gratitude. Be thankful for all that you have everyday, even if it is your eyes to see or your ears to hear or your feet to walk or your hands to create. Understand your place in this Universe; how infinitesimally small you are, but how huge a contribution your Spirit is. Don't wear blinders to the world around you, you're not the only one here. Be kind, considerate, don't be judgemental, love others, and yourself. Know that you are perfect inside; that you are love.

Sunday, August 18, 2013

Sundays With Buddha

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Week 17

You, yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserves your love and affection.

--Buddha

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Wow. What a revelation. One many of us find impossible to
comprehend. It has not always been Western Society’s strong suit to rear
individuals to love and show themselves affection. We, contrary to our
upbringing, hardly treat each other with love and affection, let alone, shower ourselves
with it. Whether it leads to feelings that we are being too egotistical and self-indulgent
or that we are just plain undeserving, for most of us it just is not a part of
our everyday practice.

But it should be.

I so wish I knew all the wonderful things I now know, when I
could have shared it with the people in my life that really needed it, when they needed it.
That’s why I open myself now. To share what I’ve learned, my experiences. If
only my brother knew all of the things I’m learning. He would have had a better
opportunity at leading a life not so filled with pain and self-loathing.

I'll never know if anything I could have done would have changed something, anything, in his life, but it would have been nice to try. We get so wrapped up in our lives, in what has "happened" to us; in our "stories" that we lose track of time and before you know it, a year has slipped by. There is a very long, detailed history with my brother, one I may share someday, but, for now, just know that pain is varied, and pain runs deep. And pain can be rectified.

If
only we all knew this and honored it, everything hurtful anyone ever said to us
would pass through us like water through a sieve. We would know the truth--that
we are perfect just as we are, that our worthiness is not founded on another’s
opinions of how we should be. That we are worthy, no matter what.

My brother's life is the most prevalent example I have of the urgent
need for us to all know that we must love ourselves. Only after learning this,
can we ever really realize the essential truth of loving each other. It is not only important for our own spiritual health, but it is equally important for everyone else who shares this planet.

You must
know that you are worthy of all the love you hope to give another. This is the
key to salvation; the spark at the end of the fuse that will ignite humanity
into our fullest potential.

To do for yourself is not selfish. It is quite the opposite. For to give to yourself first betters you to give fully to others. Love yourself and greatness will follow.~Nanette Stein

Rest your mind and the "rest" will follow--Nanette Stein

"Your body is precious. It is our vehicle for awakining. Treat it with care"--Buddha

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I am a wife, mother, artist, writer, thinker, dreamer, creator and believer in all things being possible. The most wonderful things are happening right now, even after much, much tragedy we have endured. I am so grateful of every experience and everyone who has crossed my path. I am hopeful that we can all coexist on this planet being kinder to each other, where living judgement free and compassionately is as second nature as breathing. Where the bariers of our own minds are dissolved and the evolution of each of our Spirits is steadfast and free. Let your creativity be your guide and live your authentic life, fearlessly and with abandon. Harm none and spread light. Be easy on yourself and those sharing this planet, as well as the planet itself. Be the change, and the change will come.

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